10 Trick-or-Treaters: A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers

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After a request from sales, we are publishing a board book edition of this fabulous Halloween book by our own Janet Schulman, and illustrated by Linda Davick. We published a Dragonfly edition in July 2008 and the hardcover in August 2005. This title is a cut above the usual Halloween offerings and we expect it to do exceptionally well in a board book edition. The text, which features a counting element, is quite young and the illustrations are brightly colored and adorable. Carve out family time for this not-too-scary Halloween counting book! 10 trick-or-treaters on a dark and spooky night out to get some candy or give someone a fright. Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on Halloween night when a toad hops near, a skeleton tries to join their dance party, and a monster asks to share their candy. Featuring the bright, bold artwork of Linda Davick and the comforting, lively rhythms of Janet Schulman's story! A spooktacular gift for the fall season!

Reviews

This countdown book begins with a cheery band of 10 masked and costumed children leaving an apartment building to begin their night of fun. As they board a bus to go to a party and trick-or-treat from house to house, their number slowly diminishes as each successive child is frightened off by costumed vampires, mummies, a frog, a bat, and other spooky creatures. The last brave child returns to her apartment, climbs happily into bed, and then there were none. The book ends with a yummy array of different types of candy that kids will enjoy counting. Schulmans rhythmic text will be enjoyed as a read-aloud as well as by beginning readers. Davicks vibrant graphic art is chockablock with shapes and angles that keep the mood light and the creatures and costumed monsters more fun than frightening. A not-too-scary treat for the youngest Halloween fans.School Library Journal

Vibrant depictions of clever costumes will set readers to dreaming of their own Halloween escapades.Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Janet Schulman has worked in children's publishing for more than forty years. Her favorite Halloween candy is Good & Plenty. She lives in New York, New York. Linda Davick loves to draw and eat candy at the same time. She lives in San Francisco, California.